Aaron Bahr
Aaron Bahr is a trumpeter, composer, and teacher living and working in New York City, where he performs both as a bandleader and sideman. His latest album release is titled Places, Real and Imagined..
Since moving to New York in 2015 Bahr has performed as both a sideman and bandleader at some of the best Jazz clubs in the city, including Smalls, Fat Cat, and Zinc Bar. He was a member of the Jazz Quintet Groove Merchant, recording on their self-titled 2016 album and touring Japan in March 2017. He also performs regularly with Pianist/Composer Tetsuro Hoshii's group The Doggy Cats. Bahr’s own current septet project features his original compositions and arrangements, played by an international cast of innovative, imaginative, and virtuosic musicians.
Aaron has also earned accolades for his big band writing, winning both the 2015 SF Jazz HUT Foundation Alumni Commission award and the 2015 Jazz in the Neighborhood Emerging Composer Competition.
Aaron has dedicated his efforts to the next generation of musicians as a music educator. He teaches at the Brooklyn Music School, where he is an instructor of trumpet, piano, and has developed curriculum for their summer Jazz Intensive for young musicians interested in learning about Jazz music.
Aaron earned his Bachelor’s of Jazz Composition from Berklee College of music where Aaron studied under Tiger Okoshi, Greg Hopkins, and Phil Wilson
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December 16, 2014
SFJAZZ High School All Stars Alumni Aaron Bahr Wins First Hut...
Seven musicians, who have a sound like fourteen, reveal some truly skillful artistry and a unique sound all their own... There is some brilliant polyphonic interplay here along with open-minded outlooks upon the captivating compositions. This is highly stimulating music.- Ken Cheetham, Jazzviews.net
Featuring expert musicianship all around, Places is solid hard bop instrumental jazz that carries on a fine tradition of classic jazz... Places is an excellent showcase for Aaron Bahr’s trumpet-based jazz sounds. - Robert Silverstein, roots music report
Modern sounds with vintage ideas. -George W
Primary Instrument
Trumpet
Location
New York City
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
Instructor of trumpet, improvisation, and composition. In person (NYC area) or online through zoom. M.A. New England Conservatory 2012-2014 B.A Berklee College of Music 2008-2011 Teacher of trumpet, piano, and jazz ensembles at Brooklyn Music School
Clinic/Workshop Information
Trumpet Master Class topics include range, tone, technique, and the Caruso Method. Jazz Master Class topics include techniques of bebop (including bebop scales, enclosures, and cliches), melodic development, modern improvisational techniques (pentatonics, hexatonics, and triad pairs), and rhythmic improvisational techniques. Compositional master class focuses on creating an original harmonic/ melodic language, melodic development, and orchestration techniques.
Dave Douglas
trumpetMaria Schneider
composer/conductorWayne Shorter
saxophoneBob Brookmeyer
tromboneClifford Brown
trumpetFreddie Hubbard
trumpetPhotos
Albums
A Gathering Storm
From: Places, Real and ImaginedBy Aaron Bahr